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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 49, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 1, 2026, 6:41 PM MDT for Garden County, Nebraska. It was in force for 49 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 1, 2026, 6:41 PM MDT (00:41 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 1, 2026, 7:30 PM MDT
- In force
- 49 min
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Garden County, NE
The radar
The North Platte radar (KLNX), 154 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 6:43 PM MDT | TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Nw Crescent Lake Nwr, NE |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 2 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 12:52 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 0.7 hours before the alert went out and 170 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 311 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -70 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2166 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 234 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.6
The text
As transmitted.
381
WUUS53 KLBF 020041
SVRLBF
NEC069-020130-
/O.NEW.KLBF.SV.W.0049.260602T0041Z-260602T0130Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service North Platte NE
641 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Garden County in the Panhandle of Nebraska...
* Until 730 PM MDT.
* At 641 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Antioch to 8 miles north of
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge to near Lisco, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Richardson Lake, Miles
Lake, Mumper, Dogtown Flats, Herman Lake, Jerry Lake, Deer Lake,
Adams Flats, Britton Lake, Wild Horse Flats, and Tralnor Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 10267 4201 10216 4184 10211 4154 10230
4155 10263
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 271DEG 19KT 4199 10250 4185 10243 4158 10262
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Brown3 follow-up statements
120
WWUS53 KLBF 020058
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
658 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
NEC069-020130-
/O.CON.KLBF.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260602T0130Z/
Garden NE-
658 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT
FOR NORTHERN GARDEN COUNTY...
At 657 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southwest of Ellsworth to 7 miles north of
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge to 6 miles northeast of Lisco,
moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Richardson Lake, Mumper,
Dogtown Flats, Herman Lake, Jerry Lake, Deer Lake, Adams Flats,
Britton Lake, Wild Horse Flats, and Tralnor Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 10257 4201 10216 4184 10211 4154 10230
4155 10263 4166 10263 4175 10257
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 290DEG 12KT 4199 10241 4183 10236 4159 10256
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Brown000
WWUS53 KLBF 020113
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
713 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
NEC069-020130-
/O.CON.KLBF.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260602T0130Z/
Garden NE-
713 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT
FOR NORTHERN GARDEN COUNTY...
At 713 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ellsworth to 10 miles south of Crescent Lake
National Wildlife Refuge, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Mumper, Dogtown Flats, Jerry
Lake, Deer Lake, Adams Flats, Britton Lake, Wild Horse Flats, and
Herman Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 10245 4201 10216 4184 10211 4154 10230
4155 10256 4180 10245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0113Z 273DEG 24KT 4198 10227 4182 10222 4158 10240
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
Brown503
WWUS53 KLBF 020123
SVSLBF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
723 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
NEC069-020132-
/O.EXP.KLBF.SV.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260602T0130Z/
Garden NE-
723 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN GARDEN COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 730 PM MDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for
the Panhandle of Nebraska.
LAT...LON 4200 10245 4201 10216 4184 10211 4154 10230
4155 10256 4180 10245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 271DEG 19KT 4198 10221 4182 10216 4158 10234
$$
BrownWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS North Platte, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 1, 5:54 PM MDT, 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Moderate to high confidence in severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and heavy rainfall being the main threats.
- Moderate confidence in a continued near-daily severe thunderstorm potential Tuesday through Thursday.
- High confidence in mild temperatures through the weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 1, 5:54 PM MDT, 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service North Platte NE 654 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Moderate to high confidence in severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and heavy rainfall being the main threats. - Moderate confidence in a continued near-daily severe thunderstorm potential Tuesday through Thursday. - High confidence in mild temperatures through the weekend. && .SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... Issued at 318 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 Another round of convection is possible late this afternoon and evening as a shortwave pushes into the region and a surface low to develop across eastern Colorado and into the Nebraska/Kansas border. Convection to begin just to the west of our forecast area by late afternoon and gradually move eastward through the evening. While storms my initially be more discrete, by the time they move into Nebraska, expecting them to be more linear in nature, perhaps even having some bowing segments. This will indicate the main threats in Nebraska to be mainly damaging winds as well as heavy rainfall with some smaller hail also possible. While widespread flooding is not expected, a heavier shower may result in some minor rises in low lying areas and small streams, especially those that may have received rainfall over an inch over the past weekend. There is also some indication of some stronger winds with gusts up to 70 mph behind the main precip shield, similar to last weekend. This will pose an additional wind threat even after the main gusts and hazards with the storm have passed. Greatest indication for this feature will generally be north of Highway 92 and west of Highway 97, but the exact locations are still uncertain. As storms encounter more stable air to the east they will begin to dissipate and eventually push east of the region after 06Z. Some lingering showers or embedded thunderstorms may continue through sunrise Tuesday morning, but the overall severe potential will be minimal. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/... Issued at 318 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 Heading into the extended period, the active weather pattern will continue as a series of shortwaves and associated fronts continue to track through Nebraska creating near-daily rain and thunderstorm chances through the end of the week. For Tuesday, a weak front will combine with ample instability (CAPE up to 1500 J/kg, lapse rates of 6 to 7 C/km) to provide a favorable environment across portions of northwest Nebraska for severe storms. Primary threats with these storms will be large hail, however, some gusty winds may be possible as storms begin to propagate eastward by mid to late evening. Storms will begin to push out of the region from west to east by late evening. Some lingering, sub-severe storms may continue across the eastern half of the forecast area through dawn on Wednesday morning. For Wednesday, a nearly carbon copy of Tuesday is expected as the front, and therefore severe threat, moves slightly east. Overall, the severe threat appears to be less than the past few days, but decent instability (steep low level lapse rates, moderate CAPE, and some wind shear) will still exist across north central Nebraska. Some isolated to scattered storms will develop along this region with the potential of some strong wind gusts as well as some hail. Thursday brings another potential for severe storms as another shortwave pushes into the region. Significant instability across the region will provide enough support for convective initiation across much of the eastern Panhandle and Sandhills by the late afternoon. While details for this system are still a little uncertain, the current guidance will promote the potential for supercells producing very large hail and damaging winds. Further details on this system will be provided in the upcoming days. Temperatures through the weekend remain above normal as continued warm air advection pushes into the central Plains. Highs will remain in the 80s with lows in the 50s through Sunday. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 640 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 Numerous thunderstorms will move eastward across the area tonight. Mainly VFR is expected but localized MVFR will be possible in heavier showers. Locally gusty and variable winds can be expected near any storms. && .LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && SHORT TERM...RK LONG TERM...RK AVIATION...Taylor
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 1, 1:43 PM MDT, 4 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service North Platte NE 243 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-021945- Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant- Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan- Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier- Western Cherry- 243 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 /143 PM MDT Mon Jun 1 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north central Nebraska. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening. The greater concern is across the southern Panhandle and southwest Nebraska with damaging winds and heavy rainfall being the main threats. Some hail is also possible early evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday through Thursday. Storms may be severe, especially during the evening hours, with large hail and damaging winds being the main threats. Locally heavy rain is also possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 6:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Chase | 51 min |
| Jun 1, 7:26 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Grant | 49 min |
| Jun 1, 7:40 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Hayes, Keith, Perkins | 50 min |
| Jun 1, 8:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | McPherson | 50 min |
| Jun 1, 9:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Logan | 42 min |
| Jun 1, 9:58 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Logan | 47 min |
| Jun 1, 10:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Blaine, Loup | 51 min |
| Jun 2, 12:01 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | LBF | Wheeler | 44 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.